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Saturday, May 24, 2014

As the native fine fescue areas are establishing from last years seeding, there are also some opportunistic weeds deciding to make their home inside them as well. Although temporarily unsightly, some of the weeds are a good thing. While fescue can get dense very quickly after seeding which does not provide the best playability for golfers, some other vegetative growth can be helpful at establishment to keep the fescue stand thin. As the summer progresses our staff will be pulling large weeds by hand to help maintain these areas followed by chemical applications in the fall. Applying herbicides to control weeds while the fescue is still young can damage the new fescue seedlings. A good analogy would be how a common cold can be very harmful to an infant but just annoying to an adult. Same is true for herbicides used on juvenile

Turf inten Derek Sawle hand pulling weeds from new fescue areas

fescue. They can be very damaging until the plant is mature. As these areas mature, weeds will become much less of an issue. The dandelions that can be seen right now will subside and the chemical treatments done this fall will remove them. Our staff will also be reseeding select areas that did not establish as well last year so a few areas are still a work in progress. The fescue areas that have produced seed heads this year will give you a nice feel for how they will all look in the next 3-5 years.

Great definition can already be seen in this fescue area. In July the seedheads will turn golden brown and provide a very nice, clean look to the course!

Enjoy your holiday weekend and we look forward to seeing you on the course!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Today I observed that our natural fescue areas that were seeded last year are beginning to produce seed heads. These seed heads will grow to about 12-18 inches tall and turn brown in late June to early July. It is crucial that there be NO CART TRAFFIC in these areas.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Education:Two or
four year degree in golf/sports turf management or similar field.

Position Description:Walnut
Creek Country Club offers a great experience including management of both
annual bluegrass and bentgrass greens, tees, and fairways. In addition, there are three different
methods of greens construction represented including soil push up, sand based,
and USGA. Candidates for this position
will be exposed to all activities in the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited
to detailed course set up, crew management, chemical and fertilizer
applications, irrigation installation and repairs, and proper training and
execution of hand watering. Ideal
candidates will be self motivated, honest, trustworthy, and have a positive
attitude.

Experience requirements:The
ideal candidate will have 2 years of golf course experience. Students recently
out of school are encouraged to apply. The
candidate should be willing to exceed member expectations with regard to
service and commitment on a daily basis.
Candidates should be able to recognize the need and be willing to adjust
personal schedules around the needs of the club and its members. Motivated and organized individuals will do
well at WCCC and will be rewarded with great experiences to reference for the
future.

Benefits: D.O.E.

To get information on the position please email Scott Rettmann, Greens Superintendent at srettmann@walnutcreekcc.net

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Scott Rettmann

Greens Superintendent

Ben Beard

Equipment Manager

Get to know Ben-

Ben has a working background and education in automotive repair as well as 2 years of experience working on golf course equipment at J.W. Turf, a golf course equipment dealership. Ben is getting married in July 2016 and enjoys hunting and fishing when he's not at work.

Alan Bidwell

Assistant Superintendent

Get to know Alan-

Al has been with Walnut Creek since 1969 as an Assistant Superintendent and knows the property well! Outside of work Al enjoys watching sports. Al also coached travel baseball in Pinkney and Novi for many years while his sons were growing up.

Michael Brown

Assistant Superintendent

Get to know Michael

Michael started at Walnut Creek in December 2015 and brings with him over 10 years of experience in the business. Michael is a Michigan State University graduate. He did his internship at Bel-Air Country Club and has worked as an Assistant at both Fellows Creek Golf Club and Boulder Point Golf Club. Michael also has experience in landscaping and project management which will come in handy as we continue our course renovations next year.

Tobias Fairchild

Assistant Superintendent

Get to know Tobias

Tobias is a 2013 Michigan State University graduate in Sports and Commercial Turf Management. He spent time working for the Great Lake Loons in addition to a year at Midland Country Club. Most recently before coming to Walnut Creek, Tobias was the Turf Production Manager at the Red Hen Turf Farm in Indiana.

Tugg

Newfoundland/Border Collie

Get to know Tugg

Tugg is a Newfoundland/Border Collie/Springer Spaniel who Scott and his wife adopted from Fido's Rescue in Ohio. Tugg is 3 years old and loves his days on the course. Please feel free and stop anytime and say hello to him on the course, he loves meeting people!